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Friday, November 30, 2018

Funeral Services for Ms. Mildred Catherine Parker will be held at 3 PM
Friday, November 30, 2018 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment in Hight Assembly of God Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation will begin at 2 PM the day of service at John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services is in charge.

Ms. Parker, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at J.G. Alexander Nursing Home in Union, MS. She was born in Winston County but has lived the past 25 years in Neshoba County. Before retiring, she was a nurse and worked at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. Ms. Parker was Baptist.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Robert L. Miller will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2 PM at Union Chapel M.B.C. Visitation will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 12 PM - 6 PM at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel and Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 1 PM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Union Chapel M.B.C. Church Cemetery.

Funeral services for Ms. Mae West Miller will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 AM from Taylor Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, November 30, 2018 from 12 PM - 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM until service time at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will be in New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Frances Bouchillon Jackson, 95, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Wells and Rev. James Mills officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sturgis.

Frances was born August 4, 1923, to Cabe and Belle Robertson Bouchillon. She was a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church.

Frances is survived by her daughter Susie Butler and husband Howard of Sturgis, Mississippi; and her brother Bill Bouchillon and wife Pat of Macon, Georgia. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandmother” to her grandson Brandon Butler and wife Sarah of Mendenhall, Mississippi; and her great-grandchildren: Abby Grace, Alex and Roma. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander “Boose” Jackson; her parents; her brother Willard Bouchillon and her sister Ruth Crowson.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

David Jowers, 71, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be Friday, November 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the service in Selmore Cemetery.

David was born November 10, 1947, to William and Ludie Mae Slawson Jowers. He was a 1965 graduate of Nanih Waiya; he then attended East Central Junior College and graduated as a licensed electrician. He worked as an electrician in both residential and commercial fields. David was a quiet, gentle Christian man who served as a deacon at both Faithview Baptist Church in Raymond, Mississippi, and Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri. He presently attended Wess Chapel Baptist Church in Louisville. In 1987, David married Brenda Kay Jones instantly becoming a father to two sons, James and B. J. Jones. They moved to Ozark, Missouri, in 1991 and resided there until retiring and returning to Louisville in 2012.

David is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Brenda Jowers of Louisville; his sons James Jones and wife Jovelyn of Byram, Mississippi; and B. J. Jones of Bruner, Missouri. He is also survived by two sisters Joyce Sykes of Louisville; and Martha Jacobson of Ocala, Florida; as well as two sisters-in-law Gladys Jowers of Louisville; and Leila Jowers of Glen Allen, Virginia. One of his greatest joys was his four grandchildren: James (Skylar) Jones III; Robert Jones; Joseph Jones; and Hunter Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: John, Curtis, Warren, and Charles Alton Jowers; and his sister Jewell Ricks.

Memorial contributions in honor of David may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Local services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Barnes Funeral Home of Ozark, Missouri, will be in charge of services at

William George Buggs, 50, of Lousville, passed on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at the Winston County Medical Center. Funeral Service will be Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Stephens, 56, of Louisville, passed on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at the Winston County Medical Center. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 11 a.m., from the Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Friday, November 23, 2018

Miss Pamela Sheree Carter, 34, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Saint James Presbyterian Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Miss. Carter will be placed in the Church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mae Vergia Pleas, 90, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, November 26, 2018, at 11 a.m., from MOBH District Bldg. , Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4 until 5 p.m., from the Funeral Home and a Wake service will be from 6 until 7 p.m., Burial will be in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Mrs. Pleas, will be placed in the District Bldg. one hour before service time on Monday. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Sellie Miller, 76, of Weir, Mississippi, passed on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Diversicare Nursing Home, Eupora, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 1 p.m., from First Unity United Methodist Church, Weir, MS. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home, Weir Location. Mr. Miller, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Mount Nebro Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary Alice Lloyd Woodruff, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday night November 21, 2018, at her home on Henry Allman Road. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson Woodruff and the daughter of the late Champion and Tommie Eudora Tomlinson Lloyd all of Louisville. She was also preceded in death by her sister Edna Durance of Florida and brother Sherrill Lloyd of Clinton, Mississippi.

Mrs. Woodruff is survived by her three sons, Bobby Jack (Barbara) of Guyton, Georgia, Franklin (Frances) of Louisville and Terry Lee (Karen) of Ojai, California. She was the grandmother of seven grandchildren Lin (Trudy) of Louisville, Marc (Callie) of Louisville, Beth Hemphill (Jason) of Louisville, Charles (Yvonne) of Camarillo, California, David (Jennifer) of Newberry Park, California, Todd (Stephanie) of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Stephanie Mikell (Britt) of North Augusta, South Carolina. Her eleven great grand grandchildren Katie Shotts (Jay), Nathan and John Hemphill, Andrew and Richard Woodruff all of Louisville, Emily, Jake, and Hailey Woodruff, of Camarillo, California, Ashlyn Mikell of North Augusta, South Carolina , and Olivia and Madelyn Woodruff of Richmond Hill, Georgia.

She also leaves her sister Iona Ray of Louisville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Woodruff and her husband and sons operated a Grade C and Grade A Dairy farm in the Estes Community. Mr. Woodruff was recognized as the Dairy Farmer of the Year in 1962, but it was definitely a family affair as she and their sons worked closely with him. She also worked at the Louisville Pants Factory and was a beautician.

She loved gardening and growing flowers. Her grandchildren thought she was the best cook in the county and passed this and the love of the land on to her sons and grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Porter Funeral Home on Saturday night, November 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 pm.and the funeral service will be at Flower Ridge United Methodist Church on Sunday November 25, at 2 p.m.

The Reverend Keith Williams and Reverend Michael Wells will be in charge of the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Johnny Davis Sullivan, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at The Oak Cottage at the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12 noon until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Ellison Ridge Cemetery.

Johnny was born August 31, 1950, to J. C. and Ruby Palmer Sullivan. He was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. During his high school career at Nanih Waiya, he was a pole vaulting champion. Johnny was an avid Ole Miss fan and he dearly loved his kids and grandkids.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Shari Whitehead Sullivan of Louisville; his daughters Holly Wilkes and husband Justin of Louisville; C. Jae Sullivan Warren of New Hope, Mississippi; and three sons Shane Sullivan of Louisville; Lance Sullivan and wife Denise of Bruce, Mississippi; and Cody Preston of Memphis, Tennessee. He is also survived by two sisters Bonnie Burkes and Judy Rogers (Roy); and his brother Jakie Sullivan (Susan). One of his greatest joys was being “Gramps” to his six grandchildren: Destiny Sullivan, Elijah Wilkes, Jodie Wilkes, Zander Warren, Cheyenne Warren, and Zane Wilkes. He was preceded in death by a daughter Jacklyn Brooke Sullivan; granddaughter Jaicee Brooke Warren, his parents; and two sisters Mary Lou Conn and Donnie Sue Dempsey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Miss Frances Bernice Pearson, 89, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Dogwood Cottage at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 23rd, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the service time at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Minnie L. Robinson, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at South Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Trent Jaudon, Rev. David Keen, and Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the church from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Cemetery in Louisville.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Paulette “Paul” Fox, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, November 22, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 23, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin Smith and Rev. Mitchell McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in Coye Assembly of God Church Cemetery.

Paul was born December 27, 1944, to Harvey and Florence Wright Fox. He was a member of Indian Springs Assembly of God Church and was a retired truck driver.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Sondra LaDawn Fox and husband Danny Hughes of Brandon, Mississippi; son Paul Dewayne Fox of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Gayle Hailey and husband Tony of Preston, Mississippi; and his brother Shelton Fox and wife Adelinn of Amory, Mississippi. He is also survived by his grandson, Chance Fox and wife Maria; and his extended family, Bobbie Burks Fox, Pamela Sullivan, and Paula Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Prentiss David Carter, 79, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Winston Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Wesley United Methodist Church, Louisville, MS. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Carter, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wick Edmond, Jr., 64, of Louisville, passed on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Winston County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Bruce Mitchell of Louisville, Mississippi, a remarkable and greatly beloved man, died peacefully in his sleep at age 91, surrounded by his loving family in the house he built many years ago on Highway 25 South in Winston County.

Friends and family can pay their respects at the visitation on Tuesday, November 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at. Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, (662) 773-3501. Funeral Services will be at Calvary Baptist Church, Hwy 25 South, Louisville, Mississippi on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with interment following in Camp Ground Cemetery.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Sandra Jones Mayo, 78, of Oxford, Mississippi, died on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at her home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, in West Hall at Waller Funeral Home, 419 Highway 6 West, in Oxford, and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, in Louisville, Mississippi. Ms. Mayo donated her body to the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, for medical education and research.

Ruth Ewing Smith, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville; as well as one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Stacy Parvin officiating. Interment will follow in Beth Eden Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Ruth was born in Noxubee County on September 23, 1932, to Frank and Thelma Thomasson Ewing. She was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church. Ruth enjoyed any outside activities, especially when she was outside helping her husband as he worked; and she enjoyed gardening. She loved animals, especially her dogs.

Ruth is survived by her daughter Jeanette Mills and husband Ernie of Louisville. She is also survived by her sister Sara Butler (O’Neill) of Dumas, Mississippi; brother Ellis Ewing (Geri) of Johnson City, Tennessee; sister-in-law Frances Ewing; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Smith; her parents; and her brother Bobby Ewing.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Scarlet Clark Shepperd, 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville; as well as one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Flower Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Dowd and Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Flower Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rev. Thomas Clark.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Lesli Wood Wilson, beloved wife, sister and friend, passed away November 12, 2018 at the age of 52. Lesli, born on September 7, 1966, was a native of Ackerman, Mississippi and a graduate of Ackerman High School. She studied music at Mississippi State University where she earned a Bachelor of Music Education and then continued her studies at Louisiana State University where she earned a Master of Music. Lesli has been a visual and performing arts instructor at Baton Rouge Magnet High School for over twenty-three years. She routinely worked with Louisiana State University and performed with Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Lesli's accompanying talent and experience allowed her to work with the Jeoffrey Ballet, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, the International Double Reed Society, LSU Opera and many other regional events. She also served as accompanist at Blackwater United Methodist Church for the past twenty years.

Noah Cedric Brooks, 85, retired from self employment, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his residence in Mathiston, MS. Mr. Brooks was a member of the Blythe Creek Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS. He was born December 1, 1932, in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Parents were James Wesley and Maudie(Bright) Brooks.

Funeral Services for Mr. Brooks were held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial followed in Blythe Creek Cemetery in Mathiston, MS.

Visitation was held Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Bobby Junior Goss, 54, of Louisville, passed on Thursday, November 09, 2018, at the Winston County Hospital, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home, with Burial in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Ms. Winnie Mae Miller will be Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 am at Union Chapel M. B. Church. Burial will be in the New Zion Cemetery with Taylor Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at Taylor Funeral Services Chapel and Saturday from 10:00 am until service time at the church.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Mrs. Grace Irene Hood, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at her home in Meridian, MS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 19th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hood was born April 26, 1926, in Noxapater, MS. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Hood, Sr.; her parents, Hattie and Shorty Johnson; a grandson, Clayton Wirgau; and numerous brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Wirgau of Meridian, MS; her son, Hugh (Ann) Hood, Jr. of Crestview, FL; one sister, Bobby Jean Moody of Louisville; one granddaughter, Rebecca J. Harris; 2 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.

The Reverend Leslie Farrell “Bo” Mills, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Saturday, November 17, 2018, at First Methodist Church of Louisville with Rev. Mike Childs officiating and Rev. Mike Dowd assisting. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to service time at First Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lottie Frazier Smith, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Windsor Place in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Francis Clark officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville.

Donna M. Green, 58, retired teacher of twenty-six years, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at her residence in Ackerman, MS, after a lengthy illness. Donna was a member of the Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. She was born January 24, 1960, in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Parents were James and Dorothy(Black) McAdams.

Funeral Services for Donna were held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. Burial followed in Enon Cemetery.

Visitation was held Friday, November 16, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Prentiss David Carter, 79, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Winston Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Wesley United Methodist Church, Louisville, MS. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Carter, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Roland Kelly, 89, of Louisville, passed on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Winston Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Friendship M. B. Church, Louisville, with Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Kelly, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Richmond Roman Hudson, age 46, left this earth too soon in Toronto, Canada on November 9, 2018 to be with the Lord. He was born March 13, 1972 in Winston County, Louisville, Mississippi, and was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. Bobby James (Belinda Wright) Hudson. He resided in Atlanta, Georgia and San Francisco, California.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Visitation: 1PM until Service Time Monday November 12, 2018 at Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 2PM Monday November 12, 2018 at Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Double Springs Methodist Cemetery near Maben, MS

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Mr. William V. Alexander, Sr., 71, affectionately known as “Billy” or “Shorty”, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 14th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Hank Dempsey officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Welcome Chapel Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Alexander was born July 13, 1947, in Winston County, MS. He was a truck driver, having driven for KLM and JMS, among others. He was an Army veteran and a member of Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Dempsey Alexander; and his parents, Rehon and Willard Van Alexander.

He is survived by a daughter, Jeannie Johnson of Louisville; two sons, Jimmy (Lynn) Alexander of Philadelphia, MS, and Toby (Kayla) Alexander of Louisville; two sisters, Gwen Kiser of Terry, MS, and June Culver of Holly Springs, MS; two brothers, Randy Alexander of Kato, MS, and J. C. Alexander of Orlando, FL; 9 grandchildren, Jarrod, Kymberly, Madelynn, Hayden, Kayla, Amanda, Jimmie Dale, Hugh and Paige; and three great grandchildren, Jolie Cate, Jaxson, and Hailyyn.

Mrs. Anna Jean Miller, 86, formerly of Louisville, passed on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Marine Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral Service will be Monday, November 12, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller, will be placed in the Church on Monday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jodie Belle Hindman Deramus, 76, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, in Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 19th, at Murphy Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon until service time at the church. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Full obituary to follow.

On Friday November 9, 2018, Roberta Christine Rutledge, age 92, passed peacefully from this earthly life at the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS to her heavenly home. She received her heavenly healing in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Charlotte Tabor Nabers, 58, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville and on Sunday, one hour prior to the service at First Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018, at First Methodist Church of Louisville with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charlotte was born in Louisville on March 28, 1960, to William Earl Tabor, Jr. and Frances Johnson Tabor. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Louisville where she enjoyed playing in the Bell Choir. She was an avid bridge player and loved her bridge friends. Charlotte earned a Specialist Degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Administration from Mississippi State University. She served in various roles during her career in education. She was the Program Manager of Safe School Healthy Children for four years; Program Manager of Building Strong Families for two years; Principal of Galloway Elementary School in Jackson for nine years; Principal of Louisville Elementary School for seven years; a classroom teacher for seven years; and Assistant Principal at Watkins Elementary School for two years. Charlotte was a member of Phi Mu Sorority at Mississippi State University where she graduated summa cum laude. She was also a member of the Mississippi Association of Educators and the Mississippi Retired Personnel Association.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Braeden Nabers of Louisville. She is also survived by two sisters: Brenda T. Hunt and husband Richard; and Mary Tabor and husband Gary Hillhouse; her brother Bill Tabor and wife Janis; and her special friend Tim Horton all of Louisville. She was preceded in death by parents.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

James Al McCulloch, 75, retired manager of Delta Telephone Company, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS, after a lengthy illness. Mr. McCulloch was a member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS. He was born July 25, 1943, in Mississippi. Parents were Allie and Sarah E.(Landrum) McCulloch. Mr. McCullochretired as manager of Delta Telephone Company after many years of service. After retiring, he was an avid gardener and loved to fish. Spring and early summer he could be seen most days at Choctaw Lake.

Funeral Services for Mr. McCulloch were held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial followed in Enon Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Triplett, 57, of Louisville, passed on Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Winston Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Faith Tabernacle Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Triplett, will be placed in the Church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Velma Donaldson, 88, formerly, of Louisville, passed on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at her home in Dayton, Ohio. Graveside service will be Saturday, at 2 p.m., from Bethel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Mrs. Deaner McCully Smith, 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in Oneonta, AL. Visitation will be Saturday, November 10th, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 P.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Smith; and a son, John Michael Smith. She is survived by a son, Clark Smith, and a daughter, Teresa Jones. Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy.

Mildred Patterson Donald, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Madison County Nursing Home in Canton, Mississippi. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell Massey Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Beverly June Black, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, November 8, at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 9 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Mangrum and Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Hill officiating.

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Mr. Robert Charles Haynes, 68, formerly of Louisville, passed at his home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital , Davenport, Iowa. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Haynes, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee Cockrell, 58, of Louisville, passed on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Winston County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Still Valley M. B. Church, with Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 util 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Cockrell will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Frankie Mae Harris, 82, of Starkville, passed on Saturday, in Lee County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Mount Pleasant#1 M. B. Church. Mrs. Harris, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. A Memorial will be conducted at a later time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Michael Hawkins, 75, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, after a hard fought battle with leukemia. Visitation will be Saturday, November 3, at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 4 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Yates and Rev. John Cooke officiating. Interment will follow in Good Hope Cemetery.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Mrs. Julia Lomas 70, of Louisville, passed on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Choctaw County Medical Center, Ackerman, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Agape Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Lomas, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Leroy Ellis, 51, of Louisville, passed on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, at 1 p.m., from Sanridge M. B. Church, Goodman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 1 until 6 p.m., from Porter Funeral Home, Lexington, Mississippi. Burial will be in Hope Memorial Park, Barnwell, SC. Mr. Ellis, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville, assisted by Porter Funeral Home of Lexington in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Elsie Goss Hayes, 79, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Specialty Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 12 p.m., from New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with Burial in the Church Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, Louisville. Mrs. Hayes, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

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